Following the inferno that occurred in January, 2021 on Apapa Oshodi Expressway as a result of a PMS loaded tanker which exploded in a fireball, the structure of the Airport Flyover Bridge at Toyota on Oshodi/Isolo Expressway was affected.
An integrity test was thereafter carried out on the bridge to determine its structural status. In line with this development, the Federal Ministry of works is now set to commence emergency repairs on the bridge from 9th of August, through 3rd of October, 2021.
In a statement, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that the Oshodi bound lane would be barred from vehicular movement from 12:00 midnight of 9th August, 2021 and reopened partially on the midnight of 14th August, 2021 for the first phase of repairs. He added that the second phase will commence immediately for a duration of 7weeks to hasten the rehabilitation.
The statement disclosed that motorists will be diverted from the main carriageway to the service lane of the Oshodi bound lane for the first 5 days and subsequently for 7 weeks.
The diversion plan also revealed that traffic heading towards Oshodi bound lane will be diverted to the service lane at Ladipo, while those heading to Mile 2 will be diverted to the Airport road. Two lanes on both Oshodi and Mile 2 bound lanes will equally be open to vehicular movement to ease movement.
The Commissioner assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be on ground to manage the flow of movement and minimize inconveniences that will arise as a result of the rehabilitation of the bridge, adding that alternative roads have been identified and fixed in preparation for the construction.
The Lagos State Government appealed to motorists to drive with caution and patience as this will help ameliorate the traffic stress that may accompany the rehabilitation process, stating that the safety of lagosians is number one priority of the current administration.